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- The study examined how Swedish-style coffee breaks (Fika) impacted the sleepiness levels of emergency medicine residents during lectures.
- Researchers utilized the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale to evaluate changes in sleepiness before and after implementing these breaks.
- Results indicated that the average sleepiness score decreased with breaks, suggesting that incorporating such pauses may improve residents' learning experiences.
Article Abstract
Introduction: In this study we aimed to investigate the effects of incorporating Swedish-style (coffee) breaks into the didactic schedule of emergency medicine residents on their sleepiness levels during didactic sessions. Fika is a Swedish tradition that involves a deliberate decision to take a break during the workday and usually involves pastries and coffee. We used the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale to assess changes in sleepiness levels before and after the implementation of breaks.
Methods: The study design involved a randomized crossover trial approach, with data collected from emergency medicine residents over a specific period. This approach was done to minimize confounding and to be statistically efficient.
Results: Results revealed the average sleepiness scale was 4.6 and 5.5 on and control days, respectively ( = 0.004).
Conclusion: Integration of breaks positively influenced sleepiness levels, thus potentially enhancing the educational experience during residency didactics.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11254160 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5811/westjem.18462 | DOI Listing |
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